The Street-Portraits Project

Exploring Social Concepts Through The Formal Portrait

A photography series by Gerardo Garciacano

“My photographs don't go below the surface. They're readings of the surface. I have great faith in surfaces. A good one is full of clues..”

The Street-Portraits Project sheds light on the stories hidden within our everyday attire. It delves into the clothing choices and our individual and collective identities, exploring how the ancient ritual of dressing up expresses our deep need for belonging and defines our social groups. It does not endeavor to define these groups but to inspire viewers and ignite the storytelling that unfolds in our minds as we observe people in the street. By combining portraits from a variety of places it also reflects on diversity within and across contemporary societies.  

For more information please visit the ABOUT THE PROJECT page.

Upcoming Exhibitions

March 14th, 2024: Gertrude Duby Blom: The Swiss “Queen of the Mexican Jungle at the Mexican Embassy in Swizterland,  Bern
May 9-12 2024: Bodmi Portriats at Photo Münsingen, Münsingen Switzerland
June 6th, 2024 at the Museum Kleines Klingental, in cooperation with Expolat     
July 5th, 2024 Gertrude Duby Blom: The Swiss “Queen of the Mexican Jungle at the Asociación Cultural Na Bolom, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
September 2024: Marzili PortraitsFondation JetztKunst, Marzilibad Bern, Swizterland
November 1st, 2024: Gertrude Duby Blom: The Swiss “Queen of the Mexican Jungle” Bernisches Historisches Museum, Bern. Info HERE

From Biel Series
From Casa del Migrante Amar Project
From Bodmi Series
From Marzili Portraits Series
From Marzili Portraits Series
From Biel Series
From Casa del Migrante Amar Project
From Uayma Yucatan Series

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If you volunteer in one of my project and would like to receive your photo please tell me the date of the shooting and describe how you look like. I will find your portrait faster that way!
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